July 3: All American Fireworks & Festival
Roanoke’s annual Fourth of July festival will include music from Texas High Road (5 p.m.) and The After Party (7:15 p.m.); a dozen food trucks; inflatables, games and the Texas Bubblers. Registration is open online for the pie-eating contest. The fireworks show starts at about 9:25 p.m. 5-10 p.m. Free (admission). Free shuttles to the event are available starting at 4:45 p.m. Check the website for available pickup locations. Roanoke Community Park, 201 Park Drive, Roanoke. www.roanoketexas.com/3rdofjuly
July 3: Keller Lights
This year’s Independence Day festivities put on by the city of Keller will feature live music by Rob Brooks, Ben Hatton and the Keller Area Youth Jazz Orchestra; a hot dog-eating contest; and more. The grand finale fireworks show will launch at 9 p.m. over the pond behind Keller Town Hall. Attendees can also catch a shuttle to and from the event at Life Church or Keller High School from 4-11 p.m. 6 p.m. Free. Keller Town Hall, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller. www.cityofkeller.com
July 4: Fort Worth’s Fourth
Head to the banks of the Trinity River to enjoy food, live music and other entertainment along with what organizers say is the largest fireworks show in North Texas at 9:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring their watercraft to float on the river until 8 p.m. The event is produced by the Tarrant Regional Water District. The website includes a map for parking. 5 p.m. Free (admission). Panther Creek Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth. 817-698-0700. www.fortworthsfourth.com
July 4: Fireworks Celebration
Trophy Club’s Independence Day party will feature tunes from 10-piece band Limelight as well as family-friendly activities, such as a rock climbing wall, a zip line, yard games, a bounce house and more. Various food vendors will be available, and a fireworks show will conclude the evening at around 9:40 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. 6-10 p.m. Free (residents), $10 (nonresident wristband for children’s activities). Independence Park East, 500 Parkview Drive, Trophy Club. bit.ly/3zd1yyU
Editor's note: This post has been edited to correct errors in the Roanoke event. Music will be from Texas High Road (5 p.m.) and The After Party (7:15 p.m.). The fireworks show starts at about 9:25 p.m.
